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What is the primary difference between endocrine glands and exocrine glands?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to release steroids?
A
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
B
Prolactin
C
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
D
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
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Identify the function of each hormone listed in the options to understand their roles in the endocrine system.
Understand that the adrenal cortex is responsible for producing steroid hormones, such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens.
Recognize that Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is specifically involved in stimulating the adrenal cortex to release these steroid hormones.
Review the role of ACTH, which is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and acts on the adrenal cortex to promote the synthesis and release of glucocorticoids.
Conclude that among the given options, ACTH is the hormone that directly stimulates the adrenal cortex to release steroids.
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